CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) Days Sales Outstanding: 23.33 (As of Nov. 2023) — 16% Below Median

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HAM:CE2 CropEnergies AG HAM:CE2
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What is CropEnergies AG Days Sales Outstanding?

CropEnergies AG HAM:CE2 50 Days Sales Outstanding is 23.33 as of Nov. 2023, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 27.62. GuruFocus rates HAM:CE2 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,589 Chemicals companies, CropEnergies AG ranks worse than 99.75% on this metric.

CropEnergies AG's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Nov. 2023 was €80 Mil. CropEnergies AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Nov. 2023 was €312 Mil. Hence, CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Nov. 2023 was 23.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:CE2' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.27   Med: 27.62   Max: 23864.79
Current: 15886.79

During the past 13 years, CropEnergies AG's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 23864.79. The lowest was 23.27. And the median was 27.62.

HAM:CE2's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
99.75% of 1589 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 63.17 vs HAM:CE2: 15886.79

CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Nov. 2022 (26.40) to Nov. 2023 (23.33).


CropEnergies AG  (HAM:CE2) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


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CropEnergies AG Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CropEnergies AG Days Sales Outstanding Chart

CropEnergies AG Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb25 Feb26
Days Sales Outstanding
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CropEnergies AG Quarterly Data
Feb19 May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23
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HAM:CE2 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CropEnergies AG Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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CropEnergies AG Days Sales Outstanding Calculation

Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( ( + ) / 1 ) / 4.575*365
=0 / 4.575*365
=0.00

CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2023 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Nov. 2023 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Aug. 2023 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2023 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Nov. 2023 )*Days in Period
=( (79.808 + ) / 1 ) / 312.146*365 / 4
=79.808 / 312.146*365 / 4
=23.33

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 23.33 mean?
CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 23.33 as of Nov. 2023. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on CropEnergies AG and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 27.62. Over the past decade, CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.27 to 23,864.79. According to the industry distribution chart, CropEnergies AG ranks #1585 out of 1589 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
CropEnergies AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 23.33 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 27.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.27 to a high of 23,864.79. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.17. CropEnergies AG's value of 23.33 is 63.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CropEnergies AG ranks #1585 out of 1589 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CropEnergies AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CropEnergies AG's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, CropEnergies AG ranks #1585 out of 1589 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places CropEnergies AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.17. CropEnergies AG's value of 23.33 is 63.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CropEnergies AG's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.27 to 23,864.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.62 vs. the industry median of 63.17, CropEnergies AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 63.17, based on 1,589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CropEnergies AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 23.33 is 63.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on CropEnergies AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CropEnergies AG's current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.33, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 27.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CropEnergies AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €14.20 — trading 28300% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.33, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 27.62 and 63.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 63.17. CropEnergies AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.33 as of Nov. 2023. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CropEnergies AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.20 is trading 28300% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05. GuruFocus considers CropEnergies AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CE2:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 23.33 (16% below median its 10-year median of 27.62)
  • GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €14.20 (28300% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.1% below the Chemicals median (#1585 of 1589)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CE2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CropEnergies AG Business Description

Address Maximilianstrasse 10, Mannheim, BW, DEU, D-68165
CropEnergies AG is a German company which manufactures bioethanol for the fuel sector from cereals and sugar beet. The company also produces various food and animal feed products such as ProtiWanze, a liquid protein animal feed for feeding ruminants and pigs, as well as a high-grade dry stillage protein animal feed. In addition, it produces neutral alcohol for the beverage, food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, as well as for industrial applications, such as the production of windscreen washer fluid and disinfectants.
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